ogi
🇳🇬 A dish from Nigeria
Ogi, pap, eko, koko or akamu is a cereal pudding and street food in Yorubaland, from the Yoruba ethnic group inhabiting parts of Nigeria, Benin and Togo., typically made from maize, sorghum, or millet. Traditionally, the grains are soaked in water for up to three days, before wet-milling or grinding, sieving to remove husks, and straining.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | maize, sorghum or millet, water |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | grains soaked, wet-milled, sieved and cooked into pudding |
| 👅Flavour & style | mildly sour, smooth, soft |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | breakfast or street food, often with milk or sugar |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does ogi come from?
ogi is a dish that originated in Nigeria.
What is ogi?
Ogi, pap, eko, koko or akamu is a cereal pudding and street food in Yorubaland, from the Yoruba ethnic group inhabiting parts of Nigeria, Benin and Togo., typically made from maize, sorghum, or millet. Traditionally, the grains are soaked in water for up to three days, before wet-milling or grinding, sieving to remove husks, and straining.